Graham Oliver writes:
>
> Current wording.
> 'For all non-text content that can be expressed in words, provide a text
> equivalent of the function or information the non-text content was intended
> to convey.'
>
> Suggested rewording.
> 'Whenever possible, provide text equivalents.'
I don't like "whenever possible" for several reasons. First, it is a
vague expression that need not be used. Secondly, and more
fundamentally, it can be interpreted as creating an open-ended
exception to the checkpoint: an implementor could use it to claim all
sorts of excuses for not implementing the checkpoint while still
purporting to have conformed to the guidelines.
I prefer Matt's latest wording. I do not favour simplicity at the
expense of precision, but if a simpler, yet equally precise
formulation can be found we should adopt it.